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Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

  • 20172017
  • 50m
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Paul Kaye in Terry Pratchett: Back in Black (2017)
Documentary
A poignant and humorous film telling the story of the hugely popular author of the discworld series of books, in his own words.A poignant and humorous film telling the story of the hugely popular author of the discworld series of books, in his own words.A poignant and humorous film telling the story of the hugely popular author of the discworld series of books, in his own words.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Charlie Russell
  • Stars
    • Paul Kaye
    • Andrew Ryan
    • Stephen Briggs
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    • Andrew Ryan
    • Stephen Briggs
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    Paul Kaye
    Paul Kaye
    • Terry Pratchettas Terry Pratchett
    Andrew Ryan
    • Headmasteras Headmaster…
    Stephen Briggs
    • Selfas Self
    Neil Gaiman
    Neil Gaiman
    • Selfas Self
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Selfas Self
    Paul Kidby
    • Selfas Self
    Val McDermid
    • Selfas Self
    Bernard Pearson
    • Selfas Self
    Rhianna Pratchett
    Rhianna Pratchett
    • Selfas Self
    Terry Pratchett
    Terry Pratchett
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Tony Robinson
    Tony Robinson
    • Selfas Self
    Colin Smythe
    • Selfas Self
    Rob Wilkins
    Rob Wilkins
    • Selfas Self
    Mark Lawson
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Paulin
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Alan Titchmarsh
    Alan Titchmarsh
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
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    Telling the life story of Terry Pratchett, the author of the discworld series. Detailing Terry's life from his difficult school days, his struggle to be accepted as a serious novelist eventually selling over 80 million copies of his discworld series. And finally Terry's public long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Paul Kaye takes on the role of Terry in this dramatised documentary. —gplhl-19-742726
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      Terry Pratchett: I chose a wicker casket to be laid to rest in because I always thought coffins were a bit morbid really, not to mention claustrophobic. Plus the fact it looks a little bit like a Weetabix.

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 2017 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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